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About Dr. Ankit Maheshwari

Dr. Ankit Maheshwari is the founder of Texas Pain Intervention Clinic in McKinney, Texas, and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in Pain Medicine. Dr. Maheshwari received his training in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. He also served as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Shimul Sahai, MD is the owner and operator of Phoenician Pain and Rehabilitation Center in Chandler, AZ.  She is a compassionate provider who listens actively to each and every patient to help them find resolution and experience a high quality of life. She offers a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management tailored to each individual patient.   

A graduate of Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Dr. Sahai completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, Virginia. She then furthered her education  by completing her fellowship in Pain Management at Western Pennsylvania Hospital/Temple University in Pittsburgh, PA. She went on to finish a Dr. Sahai is double board-certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Pain Management. 

Voted one of the Top Docs in the area in 2017 and 2019, Dr. Sahai makes the patient an active participant in their care. Men and women can call the office of Phoenician Pain & Rehabilitation Center or schedule online to make an appointment and benefit from Dr. Sahai’s expertise.

Haley Peeples, PA-C, is an NCCPA board-certified and Georgia-licensed physician assistant at ENT of Athens, providing complete ear, nose, and throat care to people of all ages living in and around Athens, Georgia.

Haley began her professional education at the University of Georgia in Athens, earning her Bachelor of Science in psychology. Afterward, she enrolled at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned her Master of Science in physician assistant studies. 

Haley joined ENT of Athens in 2018. She proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery.

As a physician assistant, Haley always makes time to answer her patient’s questions and concerns, ensuring they receive the best care possible. 

When she isn’t at work, you can find Haley with her husband, Austin. She’s a University of Georgia football fan (Go Bulldogs!), regularly visits the Athens Farmers Market, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

With his dedication to patient care and maximizing recovery and functionality for all patients, Steven Ferrer, MD, is a trusted board-certified practitioner. Dr. Ferrer is the co-founder of Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Glen Rock, New Jersey.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Dr. Ferrer earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in Newark, where he attended on the Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Dr. Ferrer went on to complete an internal medicine internship at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, New Jersey. He completed both his residency and fellowship training through Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey and JFK Johnson Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey.

To gain additional expertise, Dr. Ferrer became board certified through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He maintains subspecialties in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as pain medicine. Dr. Ferrer also currently holds privileges at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Dr. Ferrer prides himself on being able to perform a variety of effective nonsurgical procedures where he can optimize patient outcomes and shorter recovery times for various types of conditions and injuries. He has extensive training and certification in medical acupuncture to help patients recover from chronic pain-causing conditions and sports injuries.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ferrer has helped author articles on youth rotator cuff injuries and interventional pain management assessment techniques for pain medicine fellows. Dr. Ferrer regularly hosts community lectures on the numerous innovative treatment options for pain management.

Patients of Dr. Ferrer appreciate his willingness to go above and beyond to ensure they experience relief from pain and receive the education they need to be informed about their health care. Dr. Ferrer wants to help patients get back to their regular activities quickly without pain or surgical procedures.

Chad Metzger, DO, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, Chalfont, and Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Metzger is a graduate of Penn State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, the study of human movement. His passion for the musculoskeletal system and biomechanics led him initially to pursue a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine where he developed a passion for spine care. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Metzger completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry) at Temple University Hospital where he served as chief resident, followed by additional fellowship training in pain medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. 

Dr. Metzger takes a holistic patient-centered approach to his care with a focus on palliating pain and restoring function. His goal is to use his knowledge and interventional skill set to give his patients their best shot at returning to a normal functional life, using all of the multi-modal disciplines, medications, modern technologies, and state of the art procedures available. He strives to encourage his patients to take an active role in their healthcare for ultimate long-term success and improved quality of life. 

When not at work, Dr. Metzger lives an active lifestyle and enjoys exploring local hiking and running trails with his family. He is a proud father and husband. His wife Dana is a successful chiropractor who also shares a passion for spine care. His favorite days are college football Saturdays cheering on his Penn State Nittany Lions with friends. He also enjoys cooking and exploring all of the unique cuisines and exquisite foods that Philadelphia has to offer. 

Chad Metzger, DO, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, Chalfont, and Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Metzger is a graduate of Penn State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, the study of human movement. His passion for the musculoskeletal system and biomechanics led him initially to pursue a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine where he developed a passion for spine care. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Metzger completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry) at Temple University Hospital where he served as chief resident, followed by additional fellowship training in pain medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. 

Dr. Metzger takes a holistic patient-centered approach to his care with a focus on palliating pain and restoring function. His goal is to use his knowledge and interventional skill set to give his patients their best shot at returning to a normal functional life, using all of the multi-modal disciplines, medications, modern technologies, and state of the art procedures available. He strives to encourage his patients to take an active role in their healthcare for ultimate long-term success and improved quality of life. 

When not at work, Dr. Metzger lives an active lifestyle and enjoys exploring local hiking and running trails with his family. He is a proud father and husband. His wife Dana is a successful chiropractor who also shares a passion for spine care. His favorite days are college football Saturdays cheering on his Penn State Nittany Lions with friends. He also enjoys cooking and exploring all of the unique cuisines and exquisite foods that Philadelphia has to offer. 

Chad Metzger, DO, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, Chalfont, and Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Metzger is a graduate of Penn State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, the study of human movement. His passion for the musculoskeletal system and biomechanics led him initially to pursue a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine where he developed a passion for spine care. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Metzger completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry) at Temple University Hospital where he served as chief resident, followed by additional fellowship training in pain medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. 

Dr. Metzger takes a holistic patient-centered approach to his care with a focus on palliating pain and restoring function. His goal is to use his knowledge and interventional skill set to give his patients their best shot at returning to a normal functional life, using all of the multi-modal disciplines, medications, modern technologies, and state of the art procedures available. He strives to encourage his patients to take an active role in their healthcare for ultimate long-term success and improved quality of life. 

When not at work, Dr. Metzger lives an active lifestyle and enjoys exploring local hiking and running trails with his family. He is a proud father and husband. His wife Dana is a successful chiropractor who also shares a passion for spine care. His favorite days are college football Saturdays cheering on his Penn State Nittany Lions with friends. He also enjoys cooking and exploring all of the unique cuisines and exquisite foods that Philadelphia has to offer. 

Chad Metzger, DO, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, Chalfont, and Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Metzger is a graduate of Penn State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, the study of human movement. His passion for the musculoskeletal system and biomechanics led him initially to pursue a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine where he developed a passion for spine care. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Metzger completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry) at Temple University Hospital where he served as chief resident, followed by additional fellowship training in pain medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. 

Dr. Metzger takes a holistic patient-centered approach to his care with a focus on palliating pain and restoring function. His goal is to use his knowledge and interventional skill set to give his patients their best shot at returning to a normal functional life, using all of the multi-modal disciplines, medications, modern technologies, and state of the art procedures available. He strives to encourage his patients to take an active role in their healthcare for ultimate long-term success and improved quality of life. 

When not at work, Dr. Metzger lives an active lifestyle and enjoys exploring local hiking and running trails with his family. He is a proud father and husband. His wife Dana is a successful chiropractor who also shares a passion for spine care. His favorite days are college football Saturdays cheering on his Penn State Nittany Lions with friends. He also enjoys cooking and exploring all of the unique cuisines and exquisite foods that Philadelphia has to offer. 

Richard Bernstein, D.O., brings his extensive experience as an osteopathic physician to Santa Cruz Osteopathic in Capitola, California. He has been deeply committed and involved in the healthcare field for over 30 years. 

He started his career as a massage therapist, yoga instructor, and a Holistic Health Educator and Consultant. After suffering severe injuries from a cycling accident in 1979, he came under the care of an osteopathic physician who helped him heal from his injuries and introduced him to the field of Osteopathic Medicine.

Upon completing medical school, Dr. Bernstein specialized in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In 1995, Dr. Bernstein partnered with Watsonville Hospital to create the Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, the first hospital-based Complementary Alternative Medicine Clinic on the Central Coast of California. With this effort, he brought together a team of Santa Cruz County’s finest clinicians under one roof. Throughout his tenure, he developed a close working relationship with a large network of Western and Traditional healthcare providers in an effort to offer his patients the finest and broadest spectrum of diagnostic evaluation and care available for the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.

Dr. Bernstein and the team at Santa Cruz Osteopathic can help patients with a variety of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, muscle pain, degenerative disc disease, and sports injuries. An initial consultation with Dr. Bernstein and the team typically lasts one hour. During an initial visit, he will perform a thorough history and examination as well as review any prior medical records and diagnostic studies. Treatment during your first visit or upon subsequent visits may include Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM), SpineMED® spinal decompression therapy, regenerative medicine, laser therapy, therapeutic exercises, and others if needed.

Call the office today to find out how Dr. Bernstein and the team at Santa Cruz Osteopathic can get you on the path to healing.

Dr. Amir Rafizad is a skilled, compassionate pain management specialist offering state-of-the-art care for the relief of acute and chronic pain in patients throughout the Irvine and Fountain Valley, CA regions. At Pain Care Providers, Dr. Rafizad offers individualized care for neck pain, back and spine pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, and neuropathy, including noninvasive pain management solutions to address underlying causes of pain.

Dr. Rafizad completed his internship and residency at John H Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County followed by a fellowship in pain management at UCLA Medical Center. As a pain management specialist, Dr. Rafizad is board certified in both pain medicine and anesthesiology. In addition to caring for patients at Pain Care Providers, he also treats patients at the West Los Angeles Veterans Medical Center where he serves as attending staff physician for pain management and anesthesiology.

Dr. Rafizad is committed to providing patients with individualized care based on each patient’s unique needs for long-term, meaningful relief of pain. He welcomes the opportunity to care for new patients, and the practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Dr. Jonathan W. Singer is a board-certified osteopathic physician whose pioneering approach bridges the best of traditional, holistic, and functional medicine. As the founder and lead physician at HealthFirst in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dr. Singer has dedicated his career to helping patients uncover the root causes of illness and achieve lasting, whole-body wellness.

Dr. Singer earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Food Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where his passion for science and natural health first took shape. During his graduate studies, he developed a natural alternative to the synthetic food colorant Yellow No. 5—a discovery now widely used in the food industry.

He went on to graduate with honors from the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa, and became one of the first physicians in the United States to earn board certification in holistic medicine. As part of this pioneering group, Dr. Singer helped establish many of the foundational scientific standards that shaped modern integrative and alternative medicine.

Dr. Singer is board-certified in Family Practice and Holistic Medicine and board eligible in Medical Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and Environmental Medicine. His expertise spans preventive care, chronic disease management, detoxification, and mind-body medicine.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Singer has been an active member and leader in numerous professional organizations, including the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, and American College for Advancement in Medicine. He has served as a national delegate to both the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and is a past president of the Wyoming Osteopathic Medical Society as well as a past member of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

Patients from across the country and around the world travel to HealthFirst in Cheyenne to seek Dr. Singer’s expertise, especially when conventional treatments have failed to bring relief. Many describe finding renewed hope and health under his care after years of searching for answers.

At HealthFirst, Dr. Singer offers natural and restorative therapies whenever possible, while recognizing that medications may play an important role when appropriate. His integrative approach includes acupuncture, neurofeedback, nutrient IV infusions, targeted injections, and nutrition counseling, as well as advanced medical treatments such as chelation therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement, ozone therapy, and SuboxoneⓇ treatment for addiction recovery.

HealthFirst operates as a direct-pay (cash-based) practice, allowing Dr. Singer to provide individualized, high-quality care—free from the limitations imposed by insurance companies. This model ensures that every patient receives thoughtful, evidence-based, and compassionate treatment focused solely on their health and healing.

With decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to patient well-being, Dr. Jonathan Singer continues to lead with innovation, empathy, and integrity—helping individuals reclaim their health and live vibrant, balanced lives.

Jose De La Torre, MD, is an experienced pain management and sports medicine specialist offering cutting-edge, whole-body care at New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving people living in the North Tampa, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, and Zephyrhills areas.

Dr. De La Torre earned his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Puerto Rico before completing his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He founded New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine to provide an interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment facility that improves quality of life, decreases the use of long-term narcotics, and delivers interventional procedures that manage acute and chronic pain while reducing opioid dependency.

When men and women see Dr. De La Torre, they can expect a holistic approach to their care, whether they need treatment for chronic migraines, sciatica, or lower back pain. That’s because Dr. De La Torre’s methods don’t focus on the physical aspects of pain alone. He also takes time to consider its associated psychological concerns and offers strategies to help manage related issues like depression.

Men and women can also find the latest equipment and technology in an environment with a comfortable, family feel, and bilingual care in English and Spanish. Dr. De La Torre is a board-certified physiatrist with expertise an interventional pain management and sports medicine and is also an addiction specialist.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. De La Torre has hospital affiliations with AdventHealth Wesley Chapel (formerly Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel), Habana Ambulatory Surgery Center, and Tampa Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center. He’s currently accepting new patients, and New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine is easy to reach from all areas by way of the interstate. Call or go online to day to book an appointment.

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Garen Gajian, MD, is an experienced pain management physician practicing at Pain & Anesthesia Care, located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. 

Dr. Gajian earned his Doctor of Medicine from Kiev Medical School in Ukraine prior to completing his initial training in general surgery at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, an affiliate of Cornell Medical School. He also completed a primary residency in anesthesiology at St. Vincent Medical Center in New York City before completing a pain management fellowship at the University Hospital of Cleveland, an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University. While at the University Hospital of Cleveland, Dr. Gajian trained under Dr. Mark Bosewell, one of the leading experts in the field of pain management. 

At Pain & Anesthesia Care, Dr. Gajian provides an array of treatments for chronic pain, including epidural injections, ketamine infusions, PRP therapy, facet joint injections, and rehabilitation services. 

Dr. Gajian is board certified in pain management and anesthesiology. Over the years, he has also received several top physicians honors from various independent research groups. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gajian, call Pain & Anesthesia Care, or request an appointment online today.

Dr. Davin Mitchell is a native of Georgia.  After high school, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in Biology and graduated with honors from Morehouse College in 1997. He then spent two years focusing on psychology by working at Charter Midtown Psychiatric facility and answering crisis calls on a suicide hotline.  In 2000, he entered medical school at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Upon graduation in 2004, Dr. Mitchell started a yearlong internship in Internal Medicine at St. John’s hospital, also located in Detroit, where he learned the fundamentals of many medical fields. 

Dr. Mitchell decided to specialize in Anesthesiology and thus engaged in training at Duke University’s world-renowned anesthesiology program. There, he developed a reputation as an exceptional clinician in surgical procedures. He was thus invited to participate in Duke University’s prestigious Pain Management fellowship program and completed it successfully in 2009.

After fellowship, Dr. Mitchell returned to Georgia. Despite being recruited by large practices in Atlanta, he settled in LaGrange and founded Total Diagnostic and Interventional Pain in 2010, with the specific intent of bringing superior care to patients in need. Since then, Dr. Mitchell has worked tirelessly to safely manage pain for the community of LaGrange and the surrounding areas.

In his limited free time, he enjoys singing (as many have heard), golfing (or as he calls it “gardening” since he spends so much time in the weeds), and donating to charity when he can.

Dr. Bogdan Anghel was born in Bucharest, Romania, where he earned his medical degree from “Carol Davila” University Medical School. He completed his surgical residencies at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York, NY, and the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. His training concluded with a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

With twenty-six years of experience, Dr. Anghel specializes in the management of painful spine and musculoskeletal disorders. He has a particular interest in interventional procedures such as epidural steroid injections, spine and peripheral joint injections, peripheral radiofrequency neurolysis, and spinal cord stimulator trials.

Dr. Anghel is board certified and re-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as in Pain Medicine. He is proficient in Romanian, Spanish, and German. Currently residing in Show Low, AZ, Dr. Anghel leads an active lifestyle that includes running, hiking, and weightlifting. He is an avid reader of non-fiction and enjoys playing chess.

Dr. Amit M. Patel, MD is the founding interventional pain physician at Integrity Pain & Wellness in Scottsdale, AZ, Mesa, AZ, and Prescott, AZ. He is dedicated to returning patients to an optimal quality of life and has an unparalleled background. Following residency training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Anesthesiology and Critical Care, he completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Patel has been published in several peer-reviewed journals and scored in the 97th percentile on the Pain Management Board exam..

In addition to his academic training par excellence, Dr. Patel is also a Certified Independent Medical Examiner. Aside from his academic and professional accolades, he has a reputation for being a caring and precise diagnostician, who works in close partnership with his patients.

Dr. Patel continues to pioneer new and advanced techniques in Interventional Pain Management through his role as a clinical investigator for research trials.  He was the first physician to bring outpatient ketamine infusion therapy to Arizona, as well as Stellate Ganglion Blockade for PTSD.  Dr. Patel's vision for Integrity is to provide world-class interventional pain procedures to our patients while working to keep patient costs as reasonable as possible.